2001 Nissan Maxima Repair Question
Topics covered: Backfire, Check engine light, Engine.
Mileage: 110,000 miles.
Mileage: 110,000 miles.
Asked on July 18, 2012
The car backfire when i reduce speed while driving and rpm reaches 1500
2001 nissan maxima has backfire when rpm decline to 1500 when reducing speed while driving
Asked by keywest500Answer
Replied on July 18, 2012
how does the car run?? is the check engine light on?? if it is, what is the code??
when was the last time you had a tune up??
Roy
Replied on July 19, 2012
the car runs fine, excellent power,no check engine light,i had it tuned up 4 month ago,but still backfire not all the time. thank for your care
Replied on July 19, 2012
my concern is the backfiring in the intake may damage the mass air flow sensor. it does not like sudden pressure and fire. the timing could be retarded causing the backfiring as well.
Roy
Replied on July 19, 2012
i did not understand the first part of your reply .the backfire happens in the exhaust. i will check the timing.